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This study aims to assess the impact of a dedicated prehospital response vehicle on emergency medicine residents' training and experiences.

May 4, 2026

Emergency Medicine Residents in the Prehospital Setting: Does this Augment Training?

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Retrospective observational study quantifies prehospital experiences of emergency medicine residents, indicating valuable training enhancement.

This study aims to assess the impact of a dedicated prehospital response vehicle on emergency medicine residents' training and experiences.
Retrospective observational study design utilizing administrative patient care records over 5 years.
Analysis of unique encounters and patient experiences per resident per cohort year.
Descriptive statistics computed to characterize encounters related to patient age, sex, and problem types.
Ninety unique resident users identified, with mean encounters per resident ranging from 28.7 to 79.2 during the specified period.
Total managed cases included 1313 out-of-hospital cardiac arrests, 1048 refusals, and 596 death pronouncements.
Residents also engaged with 2053 complex on-line medical control consults, expanding their practical exposure.

Mastenbrook et al. (2026) studied this question.

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Retrospective observational study quantifies prehospital experiences of emergency medicine residents, indicating valuable training enhancement.